of principles and approaches of this Policy to such programmes, projects or initiatives. The Government through the National ICT Development Committee will develop an effective monitoring and evaluation framework, based on the principles of results-based-management and supported by an adequate statistical and reporting framework, in order to track success of the implementation of this Policy, compare achievements with the progress in other similar jurisdictions, and to provide information necessary to adjust or revise this Policy or specific strategies under it. The National ICT Development Committee shall prepare and submit to the Council of Ministers an annual report on the implementation of this Policy within 3 months from every anniversary of its adoption. The Government, through the National ICT Development Committee and the OGCIO, will seek to ensure that international and local stakeholders, as well as the public at large, are well aware of this Policy, its benefits, the progress towards implementation of it, as well as opportunities to contribute to its further development and implementation. It will also seek to recognise and showcase sector development achievements. The Government will also encourage research relevant to further development and implementation of this Policy. Where appropriate, the organizational structure for the implementation of this Policy will be supported by appropriate legislation, decisions of the Council of Ministers, Memoranda of Understanding and other appropriate instruments. Final Provisions H aving regard to rapid developments in the ICT sector, the Government, assisted by the National ICT Development Committee, will seek to ensure that this Policy is sufficiently up-to-date. Generally, the Government will aim to review and, where appropriate, revise this Policy within 5 years from its adoption. This Policy supersedes the Telecommunications Policy Statement of 2009. Final Provisions 57